Beats Shoe Store Robbed In DC, police looking for suspects

WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- D.C. police are looking for two people who allegedly robbed a shoe store in Southeast on Thursday night.

The robbery happened at approximately 6:12 p.m. Thursday at the City Beats Shoe store in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE. The suspects had a handgun, and took boxes of shoes and cash, police said.

Police say the first suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s, between 5'9" and 5'11" tall, with a slim build, medium complexion and long black dreads. He was last seen wearing gray pants and a gray shirt.

The second suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s, between 5'9" and 5'11" tall, with a slim build, a light complexion and short hair. He was last seen wearing a teal and gray shirt, blue jeans, and a black skull-cap.

Anyone who knows the identity of the suspects or sees them should call police at 202-727-9099 or send a text message to 50411.

The police department offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the robbery.